Assistant Headteacher – Havering, London

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Havering, London, is seeking an ambitious Assistant Headteacher to join their team in September 2025. The ideal candidate will have a strong teaching background and leadership experience, with opportunities for progression into a Deputy Headteacher role. The school offers various benefits, including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Free onsite gym

Staff car park

Laptops

Free fitness equipment

Large library

Abundant teaching resources

Fun staff environment

Social events

Tailored CPD

Leadership time

Qualifications

• Outstanding class teacher with experience as an Assistant Head or in middle management.
• Experience with UK National Curriculum required.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum, assessment, and outcomes across the school.
• Expand leadership team and provide training and development.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Assistant Headteacher – Havering, London, London

Are you an experienced primary teacher seeking the next step in your career? Perhaps you are an experienced Assistant Head looking for a new opportunity starting in September? Would you like the chance to lead curriculum, assessment, and outcomes across the school?

A 2 Form Entry Primary School located in Havering, London, is seeking an Assistant Headteacher to join them in September 2025 on a full-time and permanent basis.

• Position: Assistant Headteacher
• Location: Havering, London
• Start Date: September 2025
• Salary: Negotiable – MPS 5 up to L14
• School Details: 2 Form Entry, OFSTED Good
• Facilities: Free onsite gym, staff car park, proximity to station
• Opportunities: Great progression, leadership role, training, and development

The school aims to expand its leadership team and is looking to appoint an Assistant Head who can teach and lead on curriculum, assessment, and outcomes across the school.

The ideal candidate must be an outstanding class teacher with experience as an Assistant Head or in middle management such as year group or phase lead. Candidates with EYFS, KS1, or KS2 teaching backgrounds are welcome. You must hold QTS and have experience with the UK National Curriculum.

The school offers progression into a Deputy Headteacher role within 2-3 years and provides various benefits including laptops, free fitness equipment, a large library, abundant teaching resources, a fun staff environment, social events, tailored CPD, leadership time, and training for NPQML/NPQSL qualifications.

The ideal Assistant Headteacher:

• Highly ambitious
• Experienced teacher and middle or senior leader
• Passionate about teaching
• Resilient
• Driven and eager to learn

If you are interested in this role, please contact Yasmin Boffa at Academics on 0203 004 0726 or send your CV to us.